Municipal Finance Journal

Volume 24, Number 4 (Winter
Winter 2004
Editor: W. Bartley Hildreth

Publication Policies and Information for Authors

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Editor’s Note

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Living With a Governmental Bond Issue:
A Compliance Guide
James P. Monacell and Benjamin J. Brooks

1-24

An Empirical Examination of Revenue Forecasting Techniques in Local Governments
Christopher G. Reddick

25-48

U.S. Municipal Rating Transitions and Defaults, 1986-2003
Colleen Woodell, William Montrone and Brooks Brady

49-77

Accounting Developments:
GASB Update
Catherine L. Staples

79-77

Tax Law Developments:
DC Enterprise Zone Bond Program, Other E Zone Programs, Are at a Crossroads
Olivia Shay-Byrne and Philip J. Fick

88-90